Class of 2023 Rankings: New Additions/Stockrisers (Part Two)
The Class of 2023 in Illinois continues to feature new names worthy of rankings, and the competition throughout is incredibly fun to watch. These New Additions and Stockrisers in the Rankings have made their names known and consistently show that…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 in Illinois continues to feature new names worthy of rankings, and the competition throughout is incredibly fun to watch. These New Additions and Stockrisers in the Rankings have made their names known and consistently show that the future is very promising.
- Alyssa Hughes Alyssa Hughes 5'7" | CG St. Charles North | 2023 State IL , 5’5” Guard, St. Charles North
Hughes is a highly skilled Combo Guard with an impressive all-around offensive skillset. She is a high-level three-point shooter who can also attack the lane with her quickness and ball-handling. Alyssa plays terrific on-ball defense against opposing Guards, using her quick hands to come away with steals often that lead to easy transition points.
- Gabrielle Burgess Gabrielle Burgess 5'7" | PG Lake Park | 2023 State IL , 5’6” Guard, Lake Park
Perhaps the fastest player in any game she plays in, Burgess makes an immediate impact anytime she steps on the court. She plays terrific on-ball defense, making opposing Point Guards uncomfortable throughout the game. This Summer, Gabi displayed an improved shot from deep and consistent finishing ability at the rim among taller defenders.
- Jessie Ozzauto Jessie Ozzauto 5'10" | CG Huntley | 2023 State IL , 5’10” Guard, Huntley
Ozzauto is a tall and lengthy Shooting Guard who scores the ball well at all three levels. She has a consistently good-looking three-point shot and shoots the ball over smaller defenders with confidence. Jessie has a high basketball IQ which is shown in the plays she makes in the lane and her ability to make an impact defensively.
- Mariann Blass Mariann Blass 5'8" | CG York | 2023 State IL , 5’8” Guard, York
Blass is an athletic Guard who can play the 1-3 with her ability handle the ball well and score from the wing. She is tough to stop one-on-one with her dynamic ball-handling skills and capability to finish in the lane. Mariann is an above average shooter from the outside who creates open looks for herself regularly.
- Maggie Fleming, 5’9” Forward, Downers Grove North
Fleming is a talented stretch Forward who can make an impact in the post and out on the perimeter. She has a nice-looking three point shot that finds the bottom of the net often and can handle the ball in transition. Maggie plays sound defense in the post, anticipating passes and blocking or altering shots on a regular basis.
- Allie Heyer Allie Heyer 5'11" | SG Fenwick | 2023 State IL , 5’11” Guard, Fenwick
Heyer is a lengthy and athletic Combo Guard who can play all over the court with her versatility. She is a smart player with good decision making which she uses to impact the game on both ends of the court. Allie has a terrific jump shot from deep and from mid-range and uses her long arms and athleticism to finish at the hoop at a high level.
- Bibi Mercado Bibi Mercado 5'5" | PG West Aurora | 2023 State IL , 5’4” Guard, West Aurora
Mercado is a reliable Point Guard who brings a nice balance of scoring and leadership on the offensive end of the floor. She uses her quickness and ball-handling to get in the lane where she uses good decision making to dish to open teammates or score at the hoop. Bibi enjoys playing on-ball defense throughout the game to make things difficult for opposing Point Guards.